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Courtesy of Cruise LLC
GM recalls entire Cruise fleet for unexpected braking
The NHTSA concluded that a software fault contributed to 10 crashes, four of which involved a vulnerable road user and resulted in injury.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Former GM manager sentenced to 2 years in prison for bribery
Hyoung Nam So was convicted for conspiring to solicit and receive a $5 million bribe from a South Korea-based supplier.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Toyota
DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of BMW Group AG
BMW recalling nearly 721K vehicles for fire risk
The recall extends to 12 different models from 2012 through 2018, including the X1, X3 and X5 SUVs.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford issued 6 recalls this month for up to 200k vehicles
The recalled models include the Ranger, Explorer, Maverick, Bronco Sport, Mustang Mach-E and Lincoln Nautilus.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Texas sues GM for selling customer driving data
The automaker failed to tell buyers it was selling their driving data to help insurers analyze driving behavior, according to a Texas AG lawsuit.
By Justin Bachman • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Polestar
Polestar starts US production, skirting tariffs
The South Carolina plant will manufacture the Polestar 3 electric SUV for North America and Europe.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Telsa set to reveal its robotaxi Oct. 10
CEO Elon Musk said he wanted to make some “important changes” to improve the product, which delayed its previously planned Aug. 8 debut.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of BMW Group AG
BMW recalls over 105K vehicles for starter motor problem
The issue stems from overheating due to repeated start attempts, increasing the risk of fire.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan North America, Inc.
NHTSA investigating Nissan Rogue for potential steering defect
The safety probe follows an incident of inner tie rod failure on a low mileage 2021 model.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Tesla Inc.
Tesla recalls over 1.8M vehicles for faulty hood latch switch
Some vehicles’ software may fail to warn a driver that the lock assembly is unsecured.
By Eric Walz • July 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of BMW of North America
BMW recalls 291K SUVs for rear cargo rail detachment risk
The bolts securing the rails could become damaged in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to passengers.
By Eric Walz • July 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nissan
Partial automation systems unlikely to prevent crashes: report
Lane-centering technology and adaptive cruise control should not be considered safety features, according to the IIHS.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai recalls 67K vehicles for transmission, fuel pump issues
The two separate recalls will fix software that caused some vehicles to roll away, even while parked, among other problems.
By Eric Walz • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Cars
Volvo warns of short-term EV uncertainties
In its Q2 2024 earnings report, the automaker cautioned that its electric vehicle transition will not be a linear one.
By Haley Cawthon • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis recalls 332K vehicles to fix seat belt connector
The problem can prevent the front seat airbag from deploying as intended.
By Eric Walz • July 17, 2024 -
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GM shareholders deny 3 ethical supply chain proposals
Responding to the proposals, the automaker defended its existing practices for supplier agreements and operational policies.
By Kelly Stroh • July 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Stellantis
DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions
Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.
By Haley Cawthon • July 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of BMW Group AG
BMW recalls 394K vehicles for potentially dangerous airbags
Over the past decade, Takata airbag recalls have expanded to affect around 67 million vehicles.
By Eric Walz • July 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs over steering issue
The automaker has issued over 30 recalls in 2024 as CEO Jim Farley prioritizes improving vehicle quality.
By Eric Walz • July 10, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
VW recalls 84K Golf, Atlas models for faulty back-up camera
A software issue may lead to a delay in showing the camera feed or a black screen when shifting into reverse.
By Eric Walz • July 8, 2024 -
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Most US drivers open to anti-speeding technology in vehicles
About 70% of IIHS survey respondents said they’d want intelligence speed assistance technology in their next vehicle if it helped reduce insurance costs.
By Kalena Thomhave • July 8, 2024 -
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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
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Tesla heads back to court still hoping to pay CEO Elon Musk billions
The EV maker is hoping that a second shareholder approval of Musk’s record compensation package will influence a Delaware court.
By Justin Bachman • June 27, 2024
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